2012 Police Week Golf Tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A foursome of golfers prepare for their next shot during the 2012 Police Week golf tournament at Marshallia Ranch Golf Course here Tuesday, May 15, 2012. More than sixty golfers took part in this year's tournament, with proceeds going towards the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

2012 Police Week Golf Tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg golfers make sure the fairway is clear before teeing off during the 2012 Police Week golf tournament at Marshallia Ranch here Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Marshallia Ranch is a full-service, 18-hole golf course open to the public. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

2012 Police Week Golf Tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vandenberg golfers practice their swing at the Marshallia Ranch driving range before the start of the 2012 Police Week golf tournament here Tuesday, May 15, 2012. More than sixty golfers took part in this year's tournament, with proceeds going towards the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

2012 Police Week Golf Tournament

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- A Vandenberg golfer hits practice shots at the Marshallia Ranch driving range before the start of the 2012 Police Week golf tournament here Tuesday, May 15, 2012. Marshallia Ranch is a full-service, 18-hole golf course open to the public. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Peterson)

For the love of the game

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airmen Jennifer Theurer, 30th Space Wing chaplain assistant, practices her game at the fitness center here Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Theurer recently heard she was selected to attend the 2012 All-Air Force Women’s Volleyball Trial Camp June 3-20 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

For the love of the game

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airmen Jennifer Theurer, 30th Space Wing chaplain assistant, poses for a portrait at the fitness center here Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Theurer recently heard she was selected to attend the 2012 All-Air Force Women’s Volleyball Trial Camp June 3-20 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

30 SFS joins local police in Lompoc display

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- 30th Security Forces Squadron members and local law enforcment official pose for a group photo during a police display event at the Albertsons parking lot in Lompoc, Wednesday, May 16th, 2012. The display was held in conjunction with National Police Week, an annual celebration that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

30 SFS joins local police in Lompoc display

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Staff Sgt. Henry Edwards III, a 30th Security Forces Squadron dog handler, talks to a Lompoc Police officer about weapons they use during their daily duties during a police display event at the Albertsons parking lot in Lompoc, Wednesday, May 16th, 2012. The display was held in conjunction with National Police Week, an annual celebration that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

30 SFS joins local police in Lompoc display

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Senior Airman Nathan Lowman, a 30th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, shows a local boy a pistol used by the U.S. Air Force during a police display event at the Albertsons parking lot in Lompoc, Wednesday, May 16th, 2012. The display was held in conjunction with National Police Week, an annual celebration that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

30th SCS redefines beer goggles

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. — Members of the 30th Space Communications Squadron simulate driving impaired during the Alcohol Awareness Field Day at the communications building here Monday, April 23, 2012. Members were given the opportunity to experience the effects of alcohol through specialized goggles while attempting a series of obstacles courses. (Courtesy photo)

Police week kicks off with a bang

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Participants observe the course of a pistol competition at the combat arms training range here Monday, May 14, 2012. The competition was held in conjunction with National Police Week, an annual celebration that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Police week kicks off with a bang

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Participants load magazines before a pistol competition at the combat arms training range here Monday, May 14, 2012. The competition was held in conjunction with National Police Week, an annual celebration that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Police week kicks off with a bang

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Staff Sgt. Andrew Oliver, a 30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training instructor, scores targets after a course run during a pistol competition at the combat arms training range here Monday, May 14, 2012. The competition was held in conjunction with National Police Week, an annual celebration that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Police week kicks off with a bang

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Senior Airman David Trevino, a 30th Security Forces Squadron Combat Arms Training instructor, spray-paints a target between course runs during a pistol competition at the combat arms training range here Monday, May 14, 2012. The competition was held in conjunction with National Police Week, an annual celebration that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Police week kicks off with a bang

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Col. Kelly Kirts, the 30th Mission Support Group commander, shoots at targets during a pistol competition at the combat arms training range here Monday, May 14, 2012. The competition was held in conjunction with National Police Week, an annual celebration that recognizes the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Team of Excellence~ 30th Security Forces Squadron

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --Please join Col. Nina Armagno, 30th Space Wing commander, in congratulating our 30th Security Forces Squadron on its selection as Air Force Space Command's Outstanding Active Duty Large Security Forces Unit for 2011! These are only a few of a multitude of accomplishments the unit garnered for their award. The unit had their highest deployment tempo in the last five years, deploying hundreds of Airmen who covered 12 areas of responsibility around the world in five different campaigns. The 30th SFS still supported the launch mission by protecting Vandenberg's secure areas ensuring $603 billion of assets were able to launch. The unit resurrected the bike patrol which extended their reach and patrol on base. They also brought a VirTra Systems simulator that cut 50,000 dollars in ammunition to aid weapon tactics training. Please thank your 30th SFS members for a job well done, they are Vandenberg's Team of Excellence (Courtesy photo illustration).

Vandenberg officials 'cut ribbon' for new CDC

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- U.S. Congresswoman Lois Capps speaks during the ribbon cutting of the new Child Development Center here Friday, May 11th, 2012. The new facility is slated to open to base-affiliated children May 21, and will provide 37 more child care slots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

Vandenberg officials 'cut ribbon' for new CDC

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif.-- Col. Brent McArthur, 30th Space Wing vice commander, speaks during the ribbon cutting of the new Child Development Center here Friday, May 11th, 2012. The new facility is slated to open to base-affiliated children May 21, and will provide 37 more child care slots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Levi Riendeau)

(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Scottie T. McCord)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Rich Dibuo, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Hot Shots instructor, teaches students an important technique on how to properly attack a fire along a road here Tuesday, May 1, 2012. This mobile attack provides a path for other firefighters to assist in extinguishing the fire. Vandenberg AFB is the only Department of Defense installation that provides wildland firefighter training.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Scottie T. McCord)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Vince Montejo, a wild land firefighting student, rolls out his hose extension to add more length to the existing fire hose here Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Firefighters carry extra hoses to continuously and safely extinguish fires deep in the brush.

(U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Scottie T. McCord)

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Michelle Birchfield, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Hot Shots instructor, provides training on fire hose maintenance to a group of students and new Airmen Tuesday, May 1, 2012. Vandenberg AFB is the only Department of Defense installation that provides wildland firefighter training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Scottie T. McCord)

Crestview earns California Distinguished School Award

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Crestview Elementary School here displays their California Distinguished School Award Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The school is one of seven elementary schools to earn this award in Santa Barbara County and will hold the award for four years. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Hot Shots teach the scouts

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Space and Sea Girl Scouts learn about the instruments and tools inside the Vandenberg Hot Shot truck during a safety awareness class at the parade grounds here Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The Vandenberg Hot Shots explained their role in fighting wilderness fires and showed the tools they use to fight fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)

Hot Shots teach the scouts

VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- Nathan Ogan, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, shows a tool to Space and Sea Girl Scouts during a fire safety class at the parade grounds here Wednesday, May 9, 2012. The Vandenberg Hot Shots explained their role in fighting wilderness fires and showed the tools they use to fight fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Satran)